Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…
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Do Not Stop Them!
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. I was not at my regular congregation this morning. Instead, I was doing…
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Rushing to Judgment
I’m not going to say much about today’s hearings, for a few reasons: I didn’t watch any of them. All the news I’ve gotten on…
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“I am Going to Die”
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The text was Mark 9:30-37. I am going to die. It’s true. I…
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I’d Like Your Thoughts
I have an idea for a blog post. It has to do with faith, but before I post it, I want to test a hypothesis…
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I’m Michael, the author of this blog. I search for meaning through walking labyrinths, through exploring my Christian faith and my experience of depression, through preaching, and through writing about it for you.
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